BASEGRID® Composite Geogrid (EasyGrid) /
Earthmate BASEGRID® PP Bi-axial Geogrids are square meshes of polypropylene (PP) and widely used as subsoil reinforcement. Their prominent characteristic is excellent mechanical properties under intermittent high loading. As granular materials are compacted into the apertures of the Geogrids an interlocking effect is achieved. The stiffness of Geogrids allows for load at low strain. Ultimately highway design relies more on economic solutions which Earthmate BASEGRID® PP Bi-axial Geogrids provide, allowing an estimated 40% reduction in granular materials with no less of performance. A high level of resistance to UV light is given to Earthmate BASEGRID® PP Bi-axial Geogrids by the incorporation of ≥ 2% of weathering grade carbon black, well dispersed in the polymer matrix.
Applications
- EN 13249 Construction of Roads and other trafficked areas
- EN 13250 Construction of Railway
- EN 13251 Earthworks, foundations and retaining structures
- EN 13253 Erosion control works
- EN 13254 Construction of reservoirs and dams
- EN 13255 Construction of canals
- EN 13257 Solid waste disposal
- EN 13265 Liquid waste containment projects
- Cost savings by reducing soil excavation and granular aggregate thickness.
- Improving bearing capacity of foundation
- Preventing cracking and subsiding
- Convenient to construct, reducing cost and maintaining expense
- Prevents upward movement of the sub-grade fines by pumping.
- Increases pavement life cycle.
Earthmate BASEGRID® PP Composited Bi-axial Geogrids are square meshes of polypropylene (PP) and bonded with a High tensile Polyester Continuous Filament Non-woven Geotextiles. Earthmate BASEGRID® PP Composited Bi-axial Geogrids are widely used for soil stabilization and reinforcement applications such as base reinforcement, subgrade reinforcement, slop reinforcement and embankment stabilization.
Applications
- Soil stabilization & reinforcement
- Base stabilization.
- Site sub-grade improvement & sub-base reinforcement.
- Railway reinforcement
- Foundation support.
- Parking areas.
- Cost savings by reducing soil excavation and granular aggregate thickness.
- Improving bearing capacity of foundation
- Preventing cracking and subsiding
- Convenient to construct, reducing cost and maintaining expense
- Prevents upward movement of the sub-grade fines by pumping.
- Increases pavement life cycle.
Earthmate BASEGRID® High Modulus Polyester Bi-axial Geogrids are produced with high molecular weight, high tenacity, polyester yarns using a precision knitting process. These geogrids are dimensionally stable and through a uniform network of ribs and apertures provide tensile reinforcement to the surrounding soil to provide the long-term design strength (LTDS) required for each specific application. Earthmate BASEGRID® High Modulus Polyester Bi-axial Geogrids are woven and then coated with a polymer or PVC coating to provide dimensional stability and offer resistance to installation damage. They are also chemically stable and appropriate for using in aggressive soil environments which pH levels from 3.0 to 12.0. Their primary characteristic is excellent creep performance with low strain and high tensile strength under constant load.
Applications
- Soil stabilization
- Sub-base reinforcement
- Foundation support
- Heavy duty pavements
- Railway ballast reinforcement over soft foundations
- Access roads to oil platforms
- Flexible and durable
- Excellent creep resistance
- High long-term design strength
- Lightweight and easily installed
- Cost effective
